Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Salary: $54,660 Median Pay (2026 stats)
Executive Summary
About 205,230 cement masons and concrete finishers work nationally, and $54,660 is the BLS national median annual wage. Projections imply about 1.2% annual growth; much hiring sits in construction.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers: what the data shows
Common questions about cement masons and concrete finishers careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a cement masons and concrete finishers?
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 47-2051.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 205,230 workers.
What does a cement masons and concrete finishers do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Handling and Moving Objects, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Getting Information, Performing General Physical Activities, Scheduling Work and Activities, Controlling Machines and Processes, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a cement masons and concrete finishers make?
BLS national median annual wage: $54,660 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $74,559 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
Wage percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,714 |
| 25th percentile | $53,415 |
| Median (50th) | $66,169 |
| 75th percentile | $91,019 |
| 90th percentile | $104,061 |
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Monitoring, Coordination, Quality Control Analysis, Time Management, Speaking, Complex Problem Solving, and knowledge areas including English Language, Building and Construction, Public Safety and Security, Mathematics. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is cement masons and concrete finishers in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 1.2% annual growth (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: 5.9%.
Ten-year projected employment change: 12.1%.
Current U.S. headcount: 205,230.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do cement masons and concrete finisherss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 205,230 | 18.1% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 203,320 | 17.9% |
| Construction | 192,080 | 17.0% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 143,370 | 12.7% |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 104,790 | 9.2% |
| Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | 87,770 | 7.8% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
What careers are related?
Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Sales & Office Occupations | 1,441,580 | — |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs | 156,260 | $51,500 |
| Psychiatric Aides | 34,900 | $41,590 |
| Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 12,460 | $65,480 |
| Plant and System Operators, All Other | 15,950 | $61,710 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 136,390 | $78,680 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 75,710 | $155,020 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers workforce.
Employment Over Time
205,230 U.S. workforce (OEWS)
California employment for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers grew from 95,700 in 2009 to 114,960 in 2025 (20.1%).
Historical employment for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers from the California OEWS series, 2009–2025. The U.S. workforce figure is national and is not the endpoint of this line.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$54,660 Median pay (BLS national)
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers earn $54,660 as the BLS national median annual wage.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers.
Salary distribution for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers.
Employment Growth Projections
1.2% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
121,739 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: 5.9%
128,919 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: 12.1%
This occupation is projected to grow at 1.2% annually, indicating strong future demand.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers.
Wage Trends by Industry
4.5% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers.
State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 29,030 employees, $72,430 avg wage
- TX: 23,820 employees, $47,160 avg wage
- FL: 15,000 employees, $51,350 avg wage
- NY: 9,960 employees, $72,580 avg wage
- AZ: 6,440 employees, $57,010 avg wage
- IL: 5,980 employees, $76,170 avg wage
- OH: 5,870 employees, $61,480 avg wage
- UT: 5,700 employees, $55,100 avg wage
- MO: 5,630 employees, $62,190 avg wage
- MI: 5,500 employees, $58,290 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ: 9,620 employees, $75,910 avg wage
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA: 8,250 employees, $72,590 avg wage
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX: 7,650 employees, $48,650 avg wage
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX: 6,180 employees, $47,740 avg wage
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ: 5,050 employees, $58,390 avg wage
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA: 4,790 employees, $67,460 avg wage
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN: 4,120 employees, $80,220 avg wage
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL: 3,490 employees, $53,110 avg wage
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV: 2,940 employees, $54,240 avg wage
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA: 2,740 employees, $84,340 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers.
Diversity
Demographic information on Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in the US.
Gender and Age
The U.S. workforce for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers is about 205,230 people in our OEWS extract.
Gender and age distribution for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in 2023 were Business Administration, Business, Social Sciences.
Common majors for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers workers.
Education level distribution for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers.
Skills
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers need many skills, but most especially Monitoring, Coordination, Quality Control Analysis, Time Management, Speaking.
Required skills for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers include English Language, Building and Construction, Public Safety and Security, Mathematics, Mechanical.
Knowledge areas required for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers include Manual Dexterity, Trunk Strength, Near Vision, Multilimb Coordination, Arm-Hand Steadiness.
Required abilities for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers.
Daily Activities
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers spend their time on activities such as Handling and Moving Objects, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Getting Information, Performing General Physical Activities, Scheduling Work and Activities.
Most important work activities for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers.
About
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers earn $54,660 as the BLS national median annual wage.
SOC Code
47-2051 - Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers reports an average salary of $74,559.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 205,230 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual growth is 1.2%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.